Soil Science & Management by Edward Plaster

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Soil Science and Management, fourth edition emphasizes the human interaction with and effect on soils, rather than treating the soil as an independent element. Comprehensive, yet not intimidating, you will find this text has been revised to encompass more ecological themes within the established topics of soil science and use. Non-technical, and easy-to-understand, the fourth edition of this popular text teaches the essentials of soils from the perspective of farmers, horticulturists, environmentalists, and others who are concerned about how soils work and how they are used most effectively. An emphasis on management and the sustainable use of soils and water resources make it especially relevant to these audiences. Nutrient management, best practices and relevant legal issues and government programs make this text a practical application for agricultural and horticultural students.

Features:

• Updated and expanded coverage of soil pedology and classification and soil life
• Addition of insights of ecosystem ecology: the study of the flow of energy and materials within and between ecosystems including improved description of the decay process
• References to soil/atmosphere interactions that influence global climate
• Expanded coverage of the problems of poor nutrient management, including new information about the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone
• New updated color soil map of the United States
• New information about urban soils, including new modified and structured soils for use in urban settings
• Emphasis on sustainable soil use and conservation prepares students to deal with environmental issues
• An appendix is included to familiarize the horticultural student with basic chemistry concepts
• Stronger ecological focus enhances the scientific and practical connection as well as expands opportunities for further application of soil science education.

Published by/Edition: Cengage/4th. 2003 ISBN# 0766839354